According to what Frank indicated earlier.

This caster encountered the crevice filled with summoned creatures three days ago, from a position facing west.

So, estimating by this caster's abilities...

In such extreme conditions, the movement speed is definitely much faster than the expedition team.

Having gauged the situation in his mind.

Ronald naturally began to elevate his position to travel.

Before departing, he had entrusted the Abyss Lantern, capable of illumination, to Costate. So even though Ronald could fly unobstructed in the air, judging the environment on the ground remained quite challenging.

"A bit troublesome..."

"But it's still solvable."

"Starting from the relationship between the entire earth and the sky, our understanding begins!"

Thus, very straightforwardly.

Ronald activated the spell named [Star Chart] from the "Astronomy Master."

Although there were no targets around being interfered by [Core, Equilibrium Orbit] or [Star Traction], the ability of [Star Chart] to measure and record terrain was extremely useful in such poor visibility.

On the first day after separating from the expedition team.

Spending only one day and one night, Ronald successfully found a crevice on the ground while scanning the map from high altitude.

According to the information obtained during previous exchanges with Frank.

Both the location and shape of this place matched quite well with what Frank described.

"This is it..."

He muttered softly.

Ronald then began to lower his altitude.

Since these summoned creatures could not be detected by the detecting magic of "Divine Comedy," to specifically determine the situation, Ronald had to see it firsthand.

A day passed.

The blizzard raging across the sky showed no sign of relenting.

Only after descending a hundred meters did Ronald's vision start to vaguely make out the terrain recorded by the [Star Chart] spell.

This place differed from the icy plains the expedition team passed earlier.

On the side of a mountain, a crevice extended along the mountain's contours, plunging straight into the ground. Through the real-time data monitoring of [Star Chart], Ronald could sense that the crevice alone had a depth scale exceeding a hundred meters, with a complex network of underground passages.

If some force could endure the severe cold and establish a base here.

Then this place would undoubtedly become tricky in various aspects.

Distance continued to close—

The closer Ronald got, the clearer the ground situation became.

Due to the impact of the crevice and the blizzard's direction, the snowstorm only left a thick white trace on one side of the mountain ridge; the deeper underground parts were not strongly affected.

In this place that provided shelter.

Just as Frank mentioned, merely outside the snowline, Ronald could directly see a gathering of strange creatures in various shapes and forms.

He didn't even need to analyze further.

Just by seeing their appearances, completely incompatible with normal biology, it was clear they were not naturally evolved creatures.

"The influence of the 'Organic Encyclopedia' couldn't possibly reach here, could it?"

Shaking his head slightly, Ronald marveled at the number of summoned creatures while also preparing to transform himself to blend in, intending to inquire about the purpose and conspiracy behind their assembly.

Although the spells from "Purgatory" could not simulate non-human creatures.

Some of these beings had humanoid forms; using Ronald's oratory skills, a rough pretense was probably feasible.

"No, shouldn't I be less cautious now?"

"Besides, I'm racing against time right now..."

Just as everything was ready, Ronald's figure suspended in mid-air halted just before reaching the ground.

He realized.

The enemies he faced were not humans who required thorough consideration. These beings, harboring the grand goal of invading the human world, stood diametrically opposed to him by nature.

So, since there was no room for compromise between the two sides, why should Ronald act diplomatically with these entities?

"Tsk—"

"It's a pity this blizzard can't be considered rain in terms of weather..."

Muttering softly, Ronald, having made up his mind, immediately invoked enhancement magic and cast his most potent spell upon the crevice.

"The greatest advancement in productive power, and the greater skill, dexterity, and discernment shown in labor, seem to be the result of the division of labor..."

"Starting from the relationship between the entire earth and the sky, our understanding begins..."

Rumble—

The collective effect of multiple spells.

The most direct consequence was the catastrophic change in the terrain, like a scene from doomsday with mountains collapsing and ground cracking.

At the best position, Ronald forcibly pulled open a fissure in the strata above the crevice, and the earth's immeasurable mass was instantly dragged into the abyss below by gravity.

Soon, enormous ice blocks, rocks, and the soil itself crashed down; the surface of the original crevice and these materials perfectly integrated like tightly-fitted building blocks.

"..."

Standing midair at a not-too-high altitude.

Ronald squinted at the situation below.

The vast majority, or more than 90%, of the summoned creatures lacked the ability to withstand such a cataclysm; immediately after being crushed by the falling earth and stones, they were pressed into the earth, merging as one.

It was apparent there would be no trace of survival!

The fortunate few left behind desperately tried to save themselves with cries and wails, attempting to escape the apocalyptic scene.

However, not all phenomena are absolute.

Just like the existence of archetypal paragons among casters as extraordinary strong individuals.

Among these summoned creatures, there were naturally some formidable ones.

They could resist the hard rocks falling overhead and survive the disaster safely.

Even at some positions near the original crevice top, some capable summoned creatures managed to escape unscathed with their robust physical attributes before the catastrophe ended.

Ronald's gaze swept across these beings.

Quickly locking onto his target.

Located on the eastern side of the crevice, several summoned creatures with shapes highly resembling humans fled together while swiftly directing their gazes towards him.

Even though the "Divine Comedy" detecting emotions spell couldn't perceive these non-humans.

Merely by observing their expressions, Ronald could understand their thoughts.

"They're prepared for a desperate fight..."

Softly reciting his observation.

Ronald waved one hand, drawing the Sword of Saint Catherine from behind.

The form of [Chariot of the Gods] swirled around him at this moment, continuing to bring forth the solar power wrapping his blade while Ronald charged towards the creatures rapidly.

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